View over Lake Bled, Slovenia, from atop the ramparts of Bled Castle. Tiny Bled Island, seen in the distance, is home to a church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. It is an important destination for pilgrims.
Waterfalls big and small, aquamarine rapids, and tortured rock formations create stunning scenery in Vintgar Gorge, near Lake Bled, Slovenia
Beautiful Lake Bohinj in Triglav Natinal Park in Slovenia, is surrounded by spectacular Karst limestone hills. The trail around the lake can be hiked in about four hours.
One of four dragons that adorn the Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Accounts differ as to what the dragons symbolize. One legend says that the city was founded by Jason, who, along with his Argonauts, slew the dragon. Another legend insists that the dragons wag their tales when a virgin crosses the bridge.
Preseren Square in Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, features the Triple Bridge and the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation
